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The Convocation UnscriptedShutdown and Release: Dems Cave, Consequences of Epstein FilesThis week, Diana was on the road promoting her new book, A Beautiful Year, but Robby, Kristin, and Jemar took advantage of all being in Washington, DC, together and recorded this special episode from PRRI’s new office. We talked about our disappointment at the capitulation of a handful of Democratic officials, who voted with Republicans to end the record-breaking government shutdown—without securing much in exchange. At best the deal only temporarily restores SNAP funding and reopens the government for six weeks, and it secured no concrete assurances on government funding to protect Americans who depend on Obamacare agai...
2025-11-1546 minThe Convocation Unscripted
The Convocation Unscripted"A Beautiful Year" with The Convocation UnscriptedThe group discussed Robert's manuscript feedback from his editor and Diana's experience promoting her book "A Beautiful Year" at events, leading to a decision to focus the podcast segment on exploring Robert's book themes rather than PRI studies. The panel shared holiday traditions and decorations, particularly focusing on interfaith celebrations and the liturgical calendar. The main discussion centered on Diana's new book "A Beautiful Year," which examines alternative narratives to Christian nationalism through the lens of the liturgical calendar, with participants exploring its themes of hope, harmony, and peace while discussing its academic and theological foundations.
2025-10-3148 minThe Convocation Unscripted
The Convocation UnscriptedThe Good News Episode: Defenders of Democracy are Finding Their FootingThis week, we spent most of the show talking about some important signs that the resistance to Trump’s authoritarianism is finding its feet. This week MIT and eight other universities stood together and refused to sign agreements to allow the Trump administration control over their admissions, research, and teaching in exchange for preferential treatment in disbursement of government research funding. Over at the Department of Defense, all five major broadcast news organizations—including Pete Hegseth’s previous home Fox News (must have been awkward!)—refused to sign a document that would give the government control over stories they wrote ab...
2025-10-1849 minThe Convocation Unscripted
The Convocation UnscriptedCalling Out Christian Glee Over ICE Brutality, Answering Your QuestionsThis week, we discuss the shameful Christian celebration of ICE brutality and violence in the wake of ICE agents shooting Rev. David Black, pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Chicago, in the head with pepper balls—while he was praying and inviting ICE officers to repent of their complicity in violence. We noted that the Department of Homeland Security has explicitly been combining Bible verses and Christian imagery with violent imagery and memes, part of a dangerous broader trend within evangelical circles to turn Christianity away from love and empathy and toward violence. We also spent 30 minutes responding to a...
2025-10-1159 minThe Convocation Unscripted
The Convocation UnscriptedHegseth's "Warrior Ethos" and White Evangelical Toxic MasculinitySecretary of Defense (not calling it "War" unless Congress changes it) called a meeting of the U.S. military's top generals from around the world. In it, he spoke of what he called the "warrior ethos." Far from building on the military's vaunted traditions of honor and service, Hegseth harped on how the military became "woke" and how he didn't want any more "beardos" (men with beards) in the military. He had a lot to say about the size of people's waists and physical fitness. As usual, the hosts--Diana, Kristin, and Jemar--find historical and r...
2025-10-0452 minThe Convocation Unscripted
The Convocation UnscriptedPatterns from the Past, Lessons for our FutureOn this episode of The Convocation Unscripted, we discuss the big question of how history can help us in the present. The task of historians is to identify patterns in the past in order to fashion a coherent narrative, which tells a story about how we got to the present. Unavoidably, this narrative is constructed in the context of problems in the present and concerns about the future. This week, Diana told us what she had learned about managing violence and conflict from her recent time with activists who were involved in the peace process in Northern Ireland and...
2025-09-2746 minThe Convocation Unscripted
The Convocation UnscriptedStuck in the Cycle of Doom and Gloom?We love your comments. In fact, we led off our discussion by sharing our reflections on one particular comment.Robby shared,[This person was] finding themselves feeling a little jaded by the constant, “You won't believe what just happened now.”And same thing, day after day, after day—kind of a Groundhog Day experience, and worried about getting caught up in the negativity, not being able to think about: What do we do?How can we manage the chaos?H...
2025-09-061h 01The Convocation Unscripted
The Convocation UnscriptedMinneapolis Catholic School Shooting, CDC and Vaccines, Trump Getting into HeavenWe start this discussion this week with the tragic news of yet another mass school shooting, this time at a Catholic school in Minneapolis, which killed two children and injured 18 others. In this case, the violence broke out while students were gathered for mass. We discuss the trauma that such events create for children and families, when safe spaces like schools and sacred places like churches are targeted. And we lament the way this shooting is already being exploited by those on the political right, given that the shooter was a transgender woman, even though most mass shootings and...
2025-08-3049 minThe Convocation Unscripted
The Convocation UnscriptedThe Legacy of James Dobson, Trump's DC Military TakeoverIn this episode, we discuss the influence of James Dobson, who died this week, on evangelical Christianity and the Christian Right political movement. Dobson's writings, particularly his parenting guide Dare to Discipline, promoted harsh punishment of children and patriarchal norms. Dobson’s vision of strict discipline and hierarchical authority, popularized through is massive Focus on the Family media empire, laid the groundwork for the current white evangelical movement and the MAGA worldview. Diana shared her personal experience of being targeted by Dobson in a FOF newsletter, which led to death threats. We also discussed the unprecedented deployment of military tr...
2025-08-2346 minThe Convocation Unscripted
The Convocation UnscriptedTrump’s Attack on Universities, Authoritarian Hierarchies vs. Christian EgalitarianismIn this episode, The Convocation Unscripted team talked about Trump’s attacks on universities and the tragedy of the capitulation of Columbia University, who has agreed to pay the government $200 million and to submit to the oversight of a “Resolution Monitor,” specified in the agreement to be Bart Schwartz of Guidepost Solutions (yes, the same firm hired by the SBC Executive Committee in the wake of the denominations sexual abuse scandals), who also happens to be—wait for it—the sitting CEO of Chicken Soup for the Soul. That seems a perfect example of the absurdity of these times. We also to...
2025-08-0253 minThe Convocation Unscripted
The Convocation UnscriptedEpstein and QAnon, DHS’s White Supremacists Memes, Hunger in GazaThis week, Robby, Diana, and Jemar talk about the ongoing revelations about President Trump’s connections to Jeffrey Epstein, and the ways Trump’s previous encouragement of QAnon conspiracy theories is now coming back to bite him. Nearly half of Republicans who most trust far-right news are QAnon believers, according to PRRI data, and this group isn’t letting the story go. We also discuss the blatantly white supremacist memes that are being posted by the Department of Homeland Security on its official social media channels—featuring white settler colonists with messages like “Remember your homeland’s heritage.” The conversation c...
2025-07-2557 minThe Convocation Unscripted
The Convocation UnscriptedWhen the Warnings Come True: The Big Ugly Bill, ICE FundingIn this deeply honest episode of The Convocation Unscripted, historians Dr. Jemar Tisby, Kristin Kobes Du Mez, and Diana Butler Bass gather to reflect on the emotional toll of studying and speaking out on faith, politics, and power in America. As cultural crises mount, they explore the personal and professional exhaustion that comes from repeatedly warning of societal dangers—only to watch them unfold.Together, they ask: What does it mean to persist as public voices of conscience? How do we process the discouragement that comes with being right too soon? And where might we...
2025-07-1252 minThe Convocation Unscripted
The Convocation UnscriptedIsrael, Iran, and End Times ProphecyReligion is always part of the story--even when it comes to U.S. foreign policy. Trump's decision to bomb nuclear sites in Iran, an action taken after Israel's military actions in the nation, are not simply geopolitical in their dimensions. Many Christians uncritically support the modern state of Israel because of a theological belief system called premillennial dispensationalism. Diana, Kristin, and Jemar dig into the history, the culture and the implications of this ideology. They also discuss ongoing ICE human rights abuses and the surprising projected victory of Zohran Mamdani as the Democratic Party nominee for mayor of New...
2025-06-2852 minThe Convocation Unscripted
The Convocation UnscriptedHow the Evangelical Theology of Spiritual Warfare Set the Stage for Political Assassinations in the USThe hosts of Convocation Unscripted discussed the tragic political assassination of Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Horton, and the shootings of Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette. It is now clear that these murders were carried out by Vance Boelter, a devout white evangelical Christian who held a degree in practical theology from the unaccredited Christ for the Nations Institute, which is associated with the New Apostolic Reformation movement. This worldview is steeped in spiritual warfare language that casts politics as a battle between God and Satan and in the US portrays Democrats and...
2025-06-2148 minThe Convocation Unscripted
The Convocation UnscriptedEmpathy, Solidarity, and Resisting the Trumpian Military StateIn this LIVE episode of The Convocation Unscripted, the team talks about the bright line Trump has crossed, as we witness his first overt attempts to turn America into a militarized police state. He’s creating a made-for-TV authoritarian reality show. It’s West Coast/East Coast split screen features Trump’s escalation of conflict by deploying the national guard and the marines in LA and his vain $45 million military parade in DC. It’s classic authoritarian propaganda: chaos and threatening brown people juxtaposed with displays of force and order—all meant to project the great white leader as the king...
2025-06-141h 00The Convocation Unscripted
The Convocation UnscriptedOn Honor, Service, and other Patriotic ValuesIn this episode, the Convocation Unscripted team discussed President Trump's bonkers speech and dishonorable behavior at West Point's graduation ceremony and his inappropriate Memorial Day message on Truth Social, where he attacked political opponents rather than honoring fallen soldiers. Diana and Kristin expressed dismay at Trump's lack of respect for military traditions and values--noting that Trump seems only to honor himself while disparaging soldiers who died or were captured as losers and suckers--while Jemar and Robby highlighted how the President is repositioning national holidays as platforms for political propaganda. The discussion concluded with deeper reflections on the values of...
2025-05-3148 minThe Convocation Unscripted
The Convocation UnscriptedThe Politics of OtheringShow Notes: This episode is a whirlwind! With critical headlines stacking up by the day, we sprint through urgent stories shaping our moment: --South African President Ramaphosa’s visit to the White House, --the Supreme Court’s shocking decision on religious schools in Oklahoma, --Pete Hegseth’s dominionist prayer rally, --a tragic shooting in DC raising tensions around antisemitism and Zionism, --and the political targeting of Harvard and international students. Plus, we recap the joy and connection we found at The Convocation Unscri...
2025-05-2453 minThe Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar TisbyWhat "Andor" Has to Say about U.S.What can a Star Wars series teach us about authoritarianism, resistance, and the state of democracy in America? In this episode of Footnotes, Jemar Tisby sits down with his friend and producer, Beau York, a man steeped in Star Wars lore. Together they explore how Andor—a show set in a galaxy far, far away—becomes an urgent mirror for our political present. They discuss the rise of empire, the courage of ordinary people, and the power of storytelling to stir the soul when facts fall flat. Whether you're a sci-fi fan, a studen...
2025-05-2454 minThe Convocation Unscripted
The Convocation UnscriptedWhat do we make of Pope Leo XIV, the first in history from the United States?On this episode of The Convocation Unscripted, we discussed the breaking news of the historic appointment of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who chose the name Pope Leo XIV, as the first Pope from the United States. We expressed relief and hope at this unexpected appointment. The early signs are that Prevost--a close associate of Pope Francis who has duel U.S. and Peruvian citizenship and spent more than half his career as a missionary in Peru--will offer a strong moral and theological stance against abuses of power and stand for the dignity of all, particularly immigrants and the poor...
2025-05-1037 minThe Convocation Unscripted
The Convocation UnscriptedTrump’s First 100 Days: Racial and Religious Divides in AmericaThe Convocation Unscripted team—three historians and a sociologist who study religion in America—launched this podcast the spring before the 2024 election. After Trump’s election we stepped up the frequency, with a commitment to providing weekly research, analysis, and insights through Trump’s first 100 days. In this capstone episode, we reflect on the results of a new PRRI poll, which illuminates the yawning racial and religious divides in America that Trump has exploited during his rise to power, with a focus on the white Christians (principally white evangelical Protestants but also majorities of white non-evangelical Protestants and white Catholic...
2025-05-021h 17The Convocation Unscripted
The Convocation UnscriptedThe Legacy of Pope Francis and the Weaponization of "Anti-Christian Bias"On this episode, the Convocation Unscripted team reflects on Pope Francis's impact on the Catholic Church and the world. The participants reflect on Francis's unconventional approach to the papacy, including his choice of name, simple lifestyle, and compassionate focus on the poor and marginalized. They highlight his efforts to make the Church more inclusive, particularly towards LGBTQ+ individuals and immigrants. In the second half of the conversation, the team draws attention to a DOJ press release summarizing the first meeting of the Trump's Anti-Christian Bias Task Force, arguing that it misrepresents Christianity and distorts facts to claim persecution. They...
2025-04-2654 minThe Convocation Unscripted
The Convocation UnscriptedThe Crucifixion of Jesus and our Political MomentThis week Jews are observing the eight days of Passover, while Christians are observing Holy Week leading up to Easter Sunday. In this episode, The Convocation Unscripted team (minus Jemar who is on the road) discuss the parallels between the crucifixion of Jesus and the current political moment, particularly the abduction and disappearance of Kilmar Abrega Garcia without due process. We express concern about the lack of action from Congress resisting Trump’s attacks on the rule of law and democratic norms and the need to move beyond partisanship to save our democracy. On the Democratic side of the ai...
2025-04-1943 minThe Convocation Unscripted
The Convocation UnscriptedAs Trump Wrecks the Economy and the Government Bans Books, the Importance of Standing UpThe Convocation Unscripted team kicked off this episode by talking about our encouraging experiences from the road, where we’re feeling the energy building to resist the attacks on our democracy. Jemar spoke at a conference in DC sponsored by Americans United for the Separation of Church and State and visited elected officials at the US Capitol to encourage them to stand up for religious freedom. Kristin spoke to a rowdy (in a “good trouble” way) audience at St. Mary’s College in Indiana and is preparing for an upcoming “Free to Be Faithful” event in Grand Rapids, sponsored by by the In...
2025-04-1243 minThe Convocation Unscripted
The Convocation UnscriptedBuilding Resistance, The Great Digital Book Burning, and Attacks on the Keepers of Truth and HistoryIn our latest LIVE episode of The Convocation Inscription, we all report from our experiences from the road over the last two weeks—from California, Indiana, Tennessee, and New York. We’re sensing that all of the destruction unleashed by the Trump administration is finally sinking in to a broader swath of Americans, including folks in predominantly white Christian spaces. People are beginning to wake up, not only to the incompetence, but to the critical threat Trump and his presidency is to our pluralistic democracy. We urge people to understand the purges of websites, databases, and exhibits of the live...
2025-04-051h 03The Convocation Unscripted
The Convocation UnscriptedQuiet and Steady Resistance: the Work of Racial Justice and Repair Continues in Local CommunitiesIn this episode, the Convocation Unscripted team takes a break from the daily outrages coming from the Trump administration to talk about the work for racial justice, healing, and repair that is taking place in unexpected places. Jemar talked about his recent travels to Jackson, Mississippi, and Montgomery and Selma, Alabama. Robby talked about his recent trips to speak at First Baptist Church of Richmond, Virginia, where his book White Too Long was chosen as a city-side book read for Black History Month, and to the Zacchaeus Foundation in Little Rock, Arkansas, which is facilitating reparations payments from white...
2025-03-2141 minThe Convocation Unscripted
The Convocation UnscriptedFinding Bright Lines, Embracing Empathy, and Taking SidesAmid the continued onslaught against our Constitutional rights by the Trump administration, Robby, Kristin, and Diana discuss the importance of focusing on “bright lines” that are being crossed. We celebrate the institutions that continue to hold courageous conversations in these challenging days, such as First Baptist Church of Richmond and St. Mary’s College in Indiana, which are hosting Robby and Kristin for public conversations. We discuss the likely illegal detaining of Mahmoud Khalil--a Palestinian recent graduate of Columbia University, U.S. green card holder, and husband of an American citizen—for speech the Trump administration did not like. We also...
2025-03-1458 minThe Convocation Unscripted
The Convocation UnscriptedTrump's State of the Union and the Season of LentFollow on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jemartisby.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/kkdumez.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/dianabutlerbass.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/robertpjones.bsky.socialFollow on Substack: The Convocation- convocation.substack.comRobert P. Jones- www.whitetoolong.netDiana Butler Bass- dianabutlerbass.substack.comKristin Du Mez- kristindumez.substack.comJemar Tisby- JemarTisby.Substack.com
2025-03-081h 02The Convocation Unscripted
The Convocation UnscriptedDon't Lose Your HumanityIn this episode of The Convocation Unscripted, Diana, Jemar, and Kristin talk about the AI-generated video about Gaza that Trump shared, the ongoing relevance of the "God & Country" documentary, Jeff Bezos' interpretation of "free speech", and how not lose your humanity from an article by Kelly Brown Douglas. Watch "God & Country" Read about the AI-generated video Read Kelly Brown Douglas's articleFollow on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jemartisby.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/kkdumez.bsky.socialhttps...
2025-03-0150 minThe Convocation Unscripted
The Convocation UnscriptedMoney, Lies, and GodThe Convocation Team (minus Diana, who was traveling this week) opened the show by talking about the importance of Katherine Stewarts’s important new book, Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy, which was released this week. The hosts agreed that Money, Lies, and God is a must-read book to understand the coalescing of white Christian nationalism, the tech bro oligarchy, and authoritarianism that is actively wrecking the nation under Trump. We also discuss emerging alternative platforms of courageous journalism happening on platforms like Substack. And we note the hypocrisy of Trump’s executive order esta...
2025-02-2243 minThe Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar TisbyMoney, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy with Katherine StewartIn this episode of Footnotes, I sit down with investigative journalist Katherine Stewart to discuss her latest book, Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy. Katherine’s work, including her previous book The Power Worshipers, which inspired the documentary God & Country, exposes the hidden networks of money, power, and religious extremism shaping our political landscape. We dive into the key players behind the antidemocratic movement—funders, thinkers, sergeants, infantry, and power brokers—exploring why financial influence is central to their success. Katherine u...
2025-02-1856 minThe Convocation Unscripted
The Convocation UnscriptedThe Rise of Religious Resistance, MAGA DEI Hysteria, and Theological AnthropologyIn this episode, the Convocation Unscripted team highlights the religious resistance to the Trump administration’s abandonment of three decades of guidance that prohibited the government from conducting immigration enforcement raids in “sensitive locations,” including places of worship, schools, and hospitals. In response, a diverse group of 27 Christian and Jewish organizations filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security, claiming that such raids would violate their religious liberty and duty to welcome the stranger. We also talked about the role the law played in securing civil rights for African Americans when the executive and legislative branches failed to do so...
2025-02-151h 04The Convocation Unscripted
The Convocation UnscriptedNew PRRI Study on Christian Nationalism, Trump’s Redefinition of Religious Liberty, Signs of Resistance and HopeOn our second live Convocation Unscripted show, we were glad to be joined by over 600 live participants. Robby kicked us off by highlighting the main findings of PRRI’s recent study of support for Christian nationalism in all 50 states, reminding us that while the 3 in 10 Americans who are Christian Nationalism Adherents or Sympathizers are enjoying a moment of extraordinary influence, they are actually outnumbered by a margin of 2 to 1 in the general population. They are neither the best of us nor the majority of us. Jemar reminded us, particularly those of us who are white Christians, that in addition to...
2025-02-081h 04The Convocation Unscripted
The Convocation UnscriptedMercy vs. Power, Empathy vs. Cruelty: What Does a Faithful Response to Trump’s Return to Power Look Like?This week’s edition of The Convocation Unscripted was our first show after the inauguration of Donald Trump as president. There was so much to talk about and so many incoming questions from the nearly 500 listeners who joined us live, that we extended the show a bit. We covered a lot of ground, opening with how we are all coping emotionally with the deluge of executive orders and authoritarian rhetoric. We also talked about the symbols and rhetoric of white Christian nationalism at the inauguration, Bishop Mariann Budde’s courageous sermon and appeal to mercy at the Washington National Cath...
2025-01-251h 16The Convocation Unscripted
The Convocation UnscriptedThe Truth Episode: Lies about Wildfires, the End of Fact Checking, and the Honesty of Jimmy CarterThis is our first Convocation Unscripted+LIVE episode for 2025, which we’ll now be doing weekly during the first 100 days of Trump’s administration. We opened this episode by talking about the devastating wildfires in Southern California, which incoming President Trump is already politicizing with blatant lies about its causes. We talked about two events that each seem to mark the end of an era and are related to truth-telling. First, we discuss Mark Zuckerberg’s announcement this week that META is going MAGA, by appointing top officials from Trump’s orbit to its board and global policy positions, donating...
2025-01-1155 minThe Convocation Unscripted
The Convocation UnscriptedFirst PRRI Post-election Poll, Normalizing Telling the Truth, and Politics Comes Home for the HolidaysIn our last episode of The Convocation Unscripted for 2024, the Convocation Unscripted team give previews of their upcoming writing projects for 2025. Robby unpacks the findings from PRRI’s new post-election survey. The survey found that majorities of all white Christian groups voted for Donald Trump, as did Latino Protestants. Majorities of every other group—Christians of color, non-Christian religious groups, and religiously unaffiliated voters—voted for Kamala Harris. The survey also found that Democrats are five times more likely than Republicans to say they are altering upcoming holiday plans to spend less time with certain relatives in the wake of the...
2024-12-211h 06The Convocation Unscripted
The Convocation UnscriptedThe Faith & Democracy Tour, Stop #3 - The Convocation Unscripted Team Comes to AtlantaOn November 17th, The Convocation Unscripted team rolled into Atlanta for our third Faith & Democracy Tour stop, after previous events at First Baptist Church in Greensboro, NC, and Dayspring United Methodist Church in Tempe, AZ. It was an energizing night with our gracious hosts at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church with great music, inspiring conversations, and a packed house of like-minded people who wanted to celebrate—and think seriously about what it is now going to take to protect and live out—an authentic Christian faith that supports a vision of a pluralistic democracy.At thi...
2024-11-2154 minThe Convocation Unscripted
The Convocation UnscriptedShock and Awe: One Week After the ElectionIn the first week out from his surprising sweep of every swing state and electoral victory, Donald Trump has embarked on a “shock and awe” strategy of overwhelming the media with rapid-fire announcements of administration and cabinet nominations. By picking extreme, unqualified, and controversial nominees, and by preemptively asking the Senate to forego its Constitutional duty to provide "advice and consent,” Trump is setting up the first loyalty test for Republican senators. We talk about how this clown car of nominees expresses contempt for the basic idea of competency and the task of governance, but accomplishes one clear end: embedd...
2024-11-161h 11The Convocation Unscripted
The Convocation UnscriptedWhere do we go from here? Our First Convocation Unscripted+ LIVE WebinarTwo days after the 2024 presidential election, which resulted in the return to power of Donald Trump, we held our first Convocation Unscripted+LIVE webinar. Jemar hosted this conversation with over 500 participants. We talked about our deep disappointment that a majority of American voters chose to return to power a twice-impeached convicted felon and adjudicated sexual abuser who incited a violent insurrection when he lost the last election. Robby went over the exit poll numbers that showed the steady support of white Christians for Trump: 8 in ten white evangelical Protestants, along with 6 in ten white Catholics and white non-evangelical Protestants...
2024-11-091h 12The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar TisbyA Conversation At Fuller TexasFuller Texas and the Pannell Center for Black Church Studies welcome author, speaker, and public historian, Dr. Jemar Tisby, author of The Color of Compromise, in celebrating the release of his most recent book The Spirit of Justice: Faith, Race, and Resistance. In this chat recorded live at Fuller Texas, Dr. Tisby will share the heart behind his new work which features bold stories of individuals who have gone before us and how their legacy continues to encourage us to pursue solidarity as the fight against injustices continues today. Following the presentation, Dr. Dwight Radcliff, Academic Dean of the Pann...
2024-10-2855 minReimagining the Good Life with Amy Julia Becker
Reimagining the Good Life with Amy Julia BeckerHow Stories of Hope Empower Justice with Jemar Tisby, Ph.D.The way we tell the stories of our past plays a crucial role in shaping our imagination for the future. Author and historian Jemar Tisby, Ph.D., insists in his work that we tell a fuller story of our past, especially when it comes to the history of race and justice within the United States. Jemar joins Amy Julia Becker to discuss his latest book, The Spirit of Justice. Their conversation includes:The persistent spirit of justice in the Black Christian experience in AmericaThe historical and ongoing struggles against racismHow faith and storytelling fuel resilience and hope
2024-10-0850 minThe Convocation Unscripted
The Convocation UnscriptedVance, Walz, and the VP Debate; Project 2025 Revisited; and The Convocation Unscripted’s Road ShowIn this episode of The Convocation Unscripted, Kristin Du Mez sits in the host chair for a conversation with Diana Butler Bass, Jemar Tisby, and Robert P. Jones. We reflect on the recent vice presidential debate, possibly the last debate of the election season. Beyond the performances, we talk about what the debate revealed about the deeper stakes for democracy: outright lies in a post-truth political world, Vance’s refusal to say Trump lost the 2020 election and his admission that he would not have protected the Constitution the way Mike Pence did in 2021, and the dangers of a “normal” soundi...
2024-10-0538 minThe Convocation Unscripted
The Convocation UnscriptedA Test of Faith, the Christian Kindness in Truth Telling, and a preview of “For Our Daughters"In this special episode of the Convocation Unscripted, we record a live in-person conversation from Washington, DC. The four of us came to town to participate in “A Test of Faith: A Summit to Defend Democracy,” which was organized by Rev. Jim Wallis, Director of the Center for Faith and Justice at Georgetown University. The summit included the unveiling of a new statement presenting a theologically centered Christian defense of Democracy and a rich set of panel discussions. Kristin Du Mez kicks off the conversation, describing her experience as one of the drafters of the statement. Jemar Tisby and Robb...
2024-09-2441 minThe Convocation Unscripted
The Convocation UnscriptedThe Spirit of Justice, Trump and Abortion, and Church GrowthDiana Butler Bass hosts this “grab bag” episode with Jemar Tisby, Robert P. Jones, and Kristin Du Mez. Jemar talks about his new book, "The Spirit of Justice: True Stories of Faith, Race, and Resistance,” which was just published this week. And Robby gives a preview of his analysis of Christian nationalism in the new Afterword in the paperback edition of "The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy and the Path to a Shared American Future,” which will be published next week. We also talk about Trump’s awkward flip-flops on abortion--which are anything but “pro-life”--but which seem not to matter at a...
2024-09-0743 minThe Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar TisbyThe Spirit of JusticeDive into the pages of The Spirit of Justice and uncover the enduring power of faith and resistance in the fight for racial equality. Here are key themes and takeaways you'll explore:Historical Resistance: Learn about the brave individuals who stood against racial injustice throughout American history.Faith in Action: See how deeply faith influenced major movements and led to significant changes in society.Inspiration for Today: Draw strength and inspiration from past victories and strategies to fuel current and future activism.Cultural Impact: Understand the role of African American culture in shaping resistance and fostering a legacy of cha...
2024-09-0332 minThe Convocation Unscripted
The Convocation UnscriptedGodless Liberals? Faith at the Democratic National ConventionChristian Right leaders still regularly accuse Democrats of being godless liberals, or some similar phrase. Trump has claimed that no true Christian should be able to vote for a Democrat. But as Kristin Du Mez, who was on the ground at the Democratic National Convention, reports, Christianity and other religions are alive and well among not only the rank and file but the high profile speakers in Chicago this week. Similarly, Jemar Tisby talks about his experience as part of the “Evangelicals for Harris” group, which has been the target of attacks by the Christian Right merely because of its...
2024-08-2439 minThe Convocation Unscripted
The Convocation UnscriptedThe Significance of Tim Walz's Midwestern Lutheran Dad VibeWhat is the significance of Tim Walz's Midwestern Lutheran Dad Vibe for the 2024 presidential election? In this episode, we talk about what it means to be Lutheran and how Walz upends the old culture war trope of "God, gays, and guns" (he's authentically religious, has long supported LGBTQ+ rights, and both served in the military and is an avid hunter). Together with Kamala Harris's mixed-race identity, interfaith marriage, and blended family, the Harris-Walz ticket promises to redraw the traditional cultural and political fault lines (exhibit 1: A Harris-Walz version of his trademark camo hat has already sold over 25,000 units). Perhaps...
2024-08-0947 minThe Convocation Unscripted
The Convocation UnscriptedThe Republican Carnival and the Harris LaunchThe last two weeks have been head spinning: the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, the Republican National Convention, and Joe Biden passing the torch to Kamala Harris. We opened the conversation today by holding space for Sonya Massey, the African American woman who called the police for help but was senselessly and callously killed by a white officer in her own home in Springfield, Illinois. We also talked about the vibe at the Republican National Convention, and how its carnivalesque atmosphere (e.g., ex-professional wrestler Hulk Hogan introducing Donald Trump), with its mix of spectacle and transgression, undermined the...
2024-07-2539 minThe Convocation Unscripted
The Convocation UnscriptedProject 2025 and "Government Schools"The State Superintendent of Oklahoma announced a plan to overhaul the social studies curriculum in the state. He named some members of the Executive Review Committee which included: David Barton, Dennis Prager, Kevin Roberts (president of the Heritage Foundation), and Steve Deace. These men are not committed to historical truth-telling as much as propagandists pushing the idea of a “Christian America.” We also discuss Project 2025. It’s finally hitting the mainstream, even though we and others have been warning about it for far longer. What is it, and why does it pose a threat long b...
2024-07-1144 minThe Convocation Unscripted
The Convocation UnscriptedThe Last Presidential Debate in AmericaLate on the evening of June 27, 2024, we came together to discuss the first 2024 presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. In this episode, Jemar Tisby, Kristin Du Mez, and Robert P. Jones talk about this train wreck of a debate (Diana Butler Bass is on vacation). While Biden clearly lost the debate, the real loser was democracy and the America people as Trump filled the airwaves with unchecked lies and hateful rhetoric dehumanizing immigrants. We may have just witnessed the last presidential debate in modern American politics.The Convocation Unscripted [S1E4]
2024-06-2736 minThe Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar TisbyThe History and Significance of JuneteenthJuneteenth became a national holiday in 2021. While many African Americans have celebrated the holiday for decades, many other people know little about it. In this teach-in Dr. Jemar Tisby--a historian, professor, and bestselling author--talks about the history of Juneteenth and describes its importance in the life of the nation. In this video you will learn about: --The announcement on June 19, 1865 in Galveston, TX --The Junteenth flag and its symbolism --Why we should celebrate Juneteenth as a national holiday --And more! You can get...
2024-06-1956 minThe Convocation Unscripted
The Convocation UnscriptedWhen Your Religion Cancels YouMany of us grew up singing the old time hymn "May the Circle Be Unbroken," a song about connection and continuity. But today many denominations seem to be preoccupied with shrinking the circle. In these increasingly narrow places, curiosity is extinguished, complexity is anathema, and dissent from orthodoxy is suppressed. This week at ‪@The_Convocation‬ Unscripted, Diana Butler Bass co-hosts a conversation with Jemar Tisby, Robert P. Jones, and Kristin Du Mez about the bewildering and painful experience so many have had when a congregation or denomination declares there is no longer any place for them because of t...
2024-06-1349 minThe Convocation Unscripted
The Convocation UnscriptedTrump is a Convicted Felon. Now What?One hundred and thirty thousand dollars. Two days of deliberation. Thirty-four utterances of “Guilty!” Backed unanimously by twelve ordinary citizens sitting on the jury. May 30, 2024, will forever be a day that marked a new era in American history, when Donald J. Trump became the first former president to receive a felony conviction.But what does it all mean: *For our country as a whole?*For the political party who is poised to coronate Trump as their candidate just four days after his sentencing? *And for Trump’s white Christian supporters who in the...
2024-05-311h 00The Convocation Unscripted
The Convocation UnscriptedWelcome to The Convocation UnscriptedScholars and writers Diana Butler Bass, Kristin Du Mez, Robert P. Jones, and Jemar Tisby talk about the launch of The Convocation, a weekly collaborative Substack newsletter and video podcast. Original Recording May 30,2024 - The Convocation Unscripted [S1E1] - Opening Show (youtube.com)
2024-05-3035 minThe Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar TisbyEmpowered to Repair: A Conversation with Brenda Salter-McNeilDr. Jemar interviews Rev. Dr. Brenda Salter-McNeil about her latest book "Empowered to Repair: Becoming People Who Mend Broken Systems and Heal Our Communities." Dr. Brenda is a professor of Reconciliation Studies, a program she founded, at Seattle Pacific University. She is also a pastor and has been doing racial reconciliation work for decades. We talk about her journey from Trenton, NJ to Seattle, WA, the importance of self-care in justice work, and how to move beyond the theory and get practical in doing racial reconciliation. ...
2024-05-2753 minThe Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar TisbyDon't Tell Me What God Can't Do: Ronald Olivier and the 27 Summers in Angola PrisonIn this episode I talk with first-time author Ronald Olivier whose life is a movie...or at least a book. He wrote "27 Summers: My Journey to Freedom, Forgiveness, and Redemption During My Time in Angola Prison." As a historian and racial justice advocate, I've made incarceration one of my primary areas of focus in terms of action and raising awareness. That's why I was honored and excited to talk to Ronald about his experiences in Angola Prison and what he has share with us now that he's on the other side. You'll fee like you could listen to Ronald tell s...
2023-12-201h 05The Red Letter Disciple
The Red Letter Disciple050: Jemar Tisby on the History of Racism, How Race, Religion, and Politics Are All Tied Together, and Developing a Plan to Fight RacismWhen it comes to racial injustice, people often get caught up in the tangle of the diagnosis when what we need to pursue collectively is an antidote. Jemar Tisby is after a plan for racial reconciliation that goes beyond who did what. When the work becomes about people, everybody wins. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com. Today’s episode is brought to you by Red Letter Living. Pastors and church leaders, we create 40-day challenges that have helped more than 1000 churches produce greater disciples. Not onl...
2023-10-031h 00The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar TisbyFighting Racism: Giving the Formerly Incarcerated a Chance at True Freedom with Stanley FrankartThe United States has five percent of the world's population but 25 percent of its incarcerated individuals. But the statistics only tell part of the story. Behind the numbers are real people.  Stanley Frankart is someone who made it out of the prison system and is now helping others to do the same.  Through the nonprofit he co-founded, Young Christian Professionals, Frankart and his team offer character education and professional development to reduce rates of recidivism.  Learn More:  -Young Chrisitan Professionals: youngchristianprofessionals.org -Vera Institute: vera.org  -Prison Policy Initiative: prisonpolicy.org -The Witness Foundation: thewitnessfoundation.co  FIGHTING RACISM is a miniseries...
2023-07-261h 19The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar TisbyFighting Racism: Fighting Racism as a White AllyRacism is not an ideology invented by people of African descent—people of European descent who are considered white hold that dubious distinction. So what is the role of white people in fighting racism?  In part four of the Fighting Racism series, I talk with Shelley and David Park. They are the transracial adoptive parents of a son who is Black. They also composed a curriculum called “Let's Talk Race: A Beginners Guide to Conversations about Race.” In this 5-week course they talk to other white people about race.  Delve into the definition of an ally and how white people can act...
2023-07-1951 minThe Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar TisbyFighting Racism: Racial Justice at Work and in the Environment with Abigail OduolIn this episode we are going to talk with someone who knows all too well the challenges of environmental racism externally and the challenges of fighting for racial and ethnic diversity internally at a company.  We are joined by Abigail Oduaol. She works for an organization called Earthjustice which employs more than 500 people. She serves as a senior development office but has also taken it upon herself to spearhead the company's antiracist initiatives and their efforts to make the workplace more responsive to the needs and concerns of its Black employees. This is an informative interview that will challenge and in...
2023-07-1258 minThe Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar TisbyFighting Racism: Confronting Racism in Homeschooling with Brytni McNeilIn this episode we hear what one homeschooling parent, Brytni McNeil is doing to create a more racially inclusive and honest culture in homeschooling. Brytni is so graciously vulnerable in sharing her story of coming from a colorblind approach to race to becoming color-conscious. She talks about the challenges of being a Black homeschooling parent and how she is working to make homeschooling families more aware of racial dynamics. Learn more about her work HERE. Subscribe to JemarTisby.Substack.com so you'll never miss a new episode.  Grab your copy of How to Fight Racism HERE. FIGHTING RACISM is a minise...
2023-07-0556 minThe Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar TisbyFighting Racism: Real Stories from Real People“Welcome to the FIGHTING RACISM series, a project that explores how real people just like you are fighting racism in their everyday lives. My name is Dr. Jemar Tisby. I'm a historian, an author, a speaker, and a professor of history at Simmons College of Kentucky, and I will be your host and guide throughout this series. In this episode I unpack the ARC of Racial Justice and tell you how this series came about and what to expect. See below for the upcoming episode themes. Fighting Racism Series Real Stories from Real People - Jemar Tisby, PhD Confronting Racism in...
2023-07-0117 minThe Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby“That Nonviolent Stuff Will Get You Killed” an Interview with Charlie Cobb of SNCCCharlie Cobb is a living legend of the Civil Rights movement. He has been an editor, a journalist and founding member of the National Association of Black Journalists. He is a professor. He is the author of several books. And he was the field secretary for the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) in Mississippi from 1962-1967. In this episode Jemar talks to him about his book “That Nonviolent Stuff Will Get You Killed” and the new online resources about the history of SNCC. Visit snccdigital.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-12-121h 11The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar TisbyWNUG 01: What Is White Christian Nationalism with Dr. Jemar TisbyWhite Nation Under God Episode 1: White Christian nationalism is the greatest threat to democracy and the witness of the church in the United States. In this episode Dr. Jemar Tisby gives an introduction to the White Nation Under God series. You'll learn a basic definition of white Christian nationalism (WCN) , know how to spot it in action, list some common beliefs associated with WCN, and learn some of the historical roots of the ideology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-11-1647 minFootnotes by Jemar Tisby
Footnotes by Jemar TisbySneak Peak: Audio theme for White Nation Under God!We’re just a couple of days away from launching my new podcast mini-series, “What Nation Under God.” Now you can hear the audio theme for it.Series DescriptionWhite Christian Nationalism is the greatest threat to democracy and the witness of the church in the United States today. From the January 6, 2021 attempted insurrection to efforts to label teachings about racial justice as Critical Race Theory, people across the nation have mobilized to oppose democracy and diverse religious expressions."White Nation Under God" is a podcast mini-seres that explores White Christian Nationalism--the beliefs that c...
2022-11-1500 minThe Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar TisbyVote Common Good with Doug PagittA lot of people believe that evangelical voters are hopelessly lost to the Republican Party. Doug Pagitt, the Executive Director of Vote Common Good, has other ideas. His organization is traveling across the country seeking to persuade 5-10% of Republican voters to change their votes and elect candidates who will protect democracy and the peaceful transfer of power.  In this conversation, you'll hear Doug speak passionately and personally about evangelicals. He is one. He's also a theorist who uses simple but eloquent frameworks to make sense of how we perceive ourselves and how to change people's minds. You'll learn about th...
2022-11-081h 06The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar TisbyThe Elaine Massacre: A Teach-InThe Elaine Massacre is one of the bloodiest race riots in U.S. history. Yet it is a tragedy about which few people know. In this teach-in Dr. Jemar Tisby explains what happened over those fateful days in Arkansas in the Fall of 1919 when Black sharecroppers were targeted by white mobs. He explores the aftermath and the critical legal cases in subsequent years. And he sits down with filmmaker Nolan Dean of Cherry Street Productions to talk about "The Valley of Dry Bones," a documentary film project they are co-producing. Listen to this important story and share with others!  Links:  Jem...
2022-09-3045 minThe Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar TisbyRace and the Rings of PowerA Black elf! A Black dwarven princess. Characters of Asian descent. And still, a mostly white cast. How is the new Lord of the Rings series doing on race? Why are so many trolls big mad that there’s diversity in Middle Earth? What opportunities and risks does the series face moving forward. Listen to two experts on race and appreciators of LOTR, Jemar Tisby and Nancy Wang Yuen, break it down.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-09-2142 minThe Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar TisbyWhat the Latest Emmy Awards Showed Us about Race and TelevisionEvery awards show has become a barometer of how much Hollywood has truly reckoned with race. This year’s Emmy Awards were no different. Jemar and Nancy Wang Yuen, a sociologist who studies race and pop culture, weigh in on the highs and lows of this year’s awards.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-09-1945 minThe Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar TisbyThe Real Problem with "Presentism"An internecine controversy among historians spilled out into the broader public conversation. A term called "presentism" started trending on Twitter after the president of the American Historical Association, Dr. James Sweet, wrote an article asking if there was too much focus from historians on "contemporary social justice issues—race, gender, sexuality, nationalism, capitalism..."  I speak with Rev. Dr. Malcolm Foley, who has his PhD in religious historical studies, to help explain what presentism is, why it is so controversial, and how Black studies takes a different approach.  Links:  "Is History History?" by Dr. James Sweet I Am a Historian: On Present...
2022-08-2341 minThe Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar TisbyThose Meddling Kids: "What Is Critical Race Theory" with Dr. Robert Chao RomeroSlice through the propaganda! Despite all the misinformation you may have heard about Critical Race Theory, this session provides an accurate introduction to the themes and basic concepts of CRT. Dr. Robert Chao Romero, author of Brown Church and a professor at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), is a trained lawyer who knows all about CRT in its proper context. He breaks it down for us with a dose of Pentecostal passion! Support this work! 1. Subscribe to my newsletter (JemarTisby.Substack.com ) 2. Book me to speak! (harrywalker.com/speakers/jemar-tisby) 3. Follow me on social media (@JemarTisby) 4. Get my...
2022-08-1835 minThe Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar TisbyThose Meddling Kids: Unmasking the Anti-CRT Crusade in Christian Higher Ed. with Dr. Jemar TisbyIn this episode I introduce the entire series by talking about anti-CRT efforts in Christian higher ed (and nationally) and why I call it a “crusade.” I also give a breakdown of the topics in this 10-episode series. I am joined by a group of amazing colleagues and friends who are all experts in the themes we discuss. Watch this episode to learn what the series is all about and get the context to understand the controversy: "Those Meddling Kids: Unmasking the Anti-CRT Crusade in Christian Higher Ed." with Dr. Jemar Tisby - YouTube I don't have institutions backing me. This...
2022-08-1814 minThe Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar TisbyComing Soon: Those Meddling KidsUnmasking the Anti-CRT Crusade in Christian Higher Ed! Subscribe to the show here: Jemar Tisby - YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-08-0310 minThe Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar TisbyJuneteenth: Reflections on a National HolidayIn this special episode of Pass The Mic, Jemar reflects on Juneteenth after it became a national holiday and was officially commemorated nationwide. He talks about why Juneteenth should be a national holiday and the unintended consequences of taking a Black-centered holiday and making it mainstream. He also delves into the history (of course!) as he discusses the actual contents of General Order No. 3 which was read to enslaved Black people in Galveston, TX on June 19, 1865. Finally, Jemar discusses some reasons why Black and white people should commemorate and celebrate Juneteenth in different ways. Even though the holiday has passed...
2021-06-2938 minThe Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar TisbyHow To Fight Racism (Facebook Live) SpecialTune in for a special episode of Footnotes! Jemar goes live inside his How To Fight Racism facebook study group where he peels back the layers of current events and equips you to recognize and fight racism. Don't miss it! If you haven’t done so already, join Jemar's HTFR study group here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-02-2551 minThe Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby#EndSARSIn this episode Jemar and Kristina talk about the #EndSARS movement and protests in Nigeria, Wilton Gregory as the first Black U.S. cardinal-to-be, voter suppression and what you can do about it, and the White House Strategy, or lack thereof, for the coronavirus pandemic.  Links:  Protest In Nigeria  Solidarity and Support for #ENDSARS First Black U.S. Catholic Cardinal Appointed by Pope Francis Alabama Curbside Voting Preorder: How to Fight Racism  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-10-2843 minThe Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar TisbySelf Inflicted WoundsIn this episode Jemar and Kristina talk about Donald Trump getting COVID-19, reflect on the first and only vice presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Mike Pence, the plot to kidnap governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan, and the birthday of one of my she-roes, Fannie Lou Hamer.Links: - Pence as Stand-in For “White Evangelical Pastor”  - Facts about Fannie Lou Hamer -  - Pre-Order How to Fight Racism - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-10-1250 minThe Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar TisbyBig Things (Politically) Poppin'In this episode Jemar talks about the long-awaited Breonna Taylor verdict, the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the ramifications for the Supreme Court, the president’s push for a “more patriotic education”, and finally Mike Espy and the 2020 campaign for U.S. senate in Mississippi. PLUS a special surprise…! Links:  DONATE TO MIKE ESPY FOR SENATEhttps://secure.actblue.com/donate/espy-web-2020?refcode=espy-fr-web-box&amount=5&express_lane=true Donald Trump, Mitch McConnell and the Republican Party play victims. Don't let them. https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/09/22/ruth-bader-ginsburg-court-seat-victim-republican-warfare-column/5853211002/ Breonna Taylor Verdict : https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/23/us/breonna-taylor-decision-verdict. Trump calls for more patrio...
2020-10-0149 minThe Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar TisbyKamala Harris, The US Postal Service, and Mike BrownIn this episode Jemar talks about the announcement and significance of Kamala Harris as the Democratic Vice Presidential nominee, the attempts to hamper the vote by tampering with the United States Postal Service, and reflects on personal changes since the killing of Mike Brown on August 9, 2014.  Links:  How to Fight Racism: Courageous Christianity and the Journey Toward Racial Justice Why Kamala Harris Chose Howard University Postmaster General to Appear Before House Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-08-1942 minThe Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar TisbyWe Have a President Who Revels in Racist SlurIn this episode Jemar talks about the president and his racial slurs against people of Asian-descent, Allie Stuckey and her comments that reveal she knows very little about the Black church tradition, and he asks Black Christian why they write for white outlets.  Links:  With ‘kung flu,’ Trump sparks backlash over racist language — and a rallying cry for supporters Blacks more likely than others in U.S. to read the Bible regularly, see it as God’s word Black Christians, Why are You Writing for White Christian Outlets? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-06-2542 minThe Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar TisbyHow Long, O Lord: Justice For George FloydJemar Tisby is joined by Executive Producer Beau York to discuss the murder of George Floyd, the Minneapolis uprising, and place the current events within a historical context. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-05-2949 minThe Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar TisbyA Time of Lament for Ahmaud ArberyJoin us for this rebroadcast of a special live event lamenting the heinous murder of Ahmaud Arbery on February 23rd in Brunswick, Georgia. In this episode Jemar and Tyler are joined by Ally Henny and Michelle Higgins to unpack our feelings, our pain, our reality, and our responsibility as we move forward. Do not look away. Enough is enough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-05-141h 03The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar TisbyThe Abortion 'One Drop' RuleIn this episode Jemar talks about white evangelical support for Trump again in 2020, how abortion has become the one-drop rule for white evangelicals and politics, and about “The Last Dance” documentary about Michael Jordan and the Bulls.  Links: "Mohler's turn to Trump is the crowning flip-flop of his career" by Jonathan Merritt  "An all-access Michael Jordan documentary? How 'The Last Dance' was made possible" by Ramona Shelburn “A Quiet Exodus: Why Black Worshipers are Leaving White Evangelical Churches” by Campbell Robertson  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-04-3033 minThe Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar TisbyThe Kobe Bryant EpisodeIn this episode Jemar talks about the sudden death of basketball legend Kobe Bryant, his accomplishments but also the credible accusation of rape from 2003. He discusses what we can do in the aftermath of the loss of someone who is well-known and admired. Finally, he offers some insights about the Black church inspired by comments from a comedian.  Links:  NY Daily News - https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/ny-kobe-bryant-sexual-assault-charge-gloria-allred-colorado-20200129-mq77nkjsunctxkwvqsonddeesy-story.html You probably can’t live every day like it’s your last, but here’s what you CAN do” - https://thewitnessbcc.com/you-probably-cant-live-every-day-like-its-your-last-but-heres-what-you-can-do/ Learn more about your ad choi...
2020-01-3033 minThe Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar TisbyImpeachment, Impeachment, Impeachment!Impeachment, impeachment, impeachment! Jemar talks all the things about the impeachment of the 45th president, plus offers commentary on the explosive Christianity Today article supporting the president’s removal from office.  Links.  Republicans Who Want Trump Defeated -  https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/17/opinion/lincoln-project.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share Trump Should Be Removed from Office   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-12-2133 minThe Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar TisbyNotes From South AfricaJemar recaps his experiences in South Africa including reflections about apartheid, colonialism, and some stories both humorous and hair-raising. And he asks, “Has the concept of Christian missions been stolen from Black people?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-12-0950 minThe Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar TisbyJesus Is KingIn this episode Jemar talks about why Kanye West’s Jesus Is King album has been so controversial, what Mississippi’s election tells us about politics in America today, and why you need to be your full racially and ethnically embodied self to the table. Links: Support Jemar's South Africa Trip: https://www.mtw.org/missionaries/tisby-jemar Account#: 400295 How Kanye West embeds black gospel music in white evangelical theology - https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/2019/10/30/how-kanye-wests-jesus-is-king-embeds-black-gospel-music-white-evangelical-theology/ Democrats Win Control in Virginia and Claim Narrow Victory in Kentucky Governor’s Race - https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/05/us/politics/ky-va-ms-elections-recap.html Learn more a...
2019-11-1134 minThe Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar TisbyDon't Call it a LynchingJemar recaps the impeachment inquiry including the most damning testimony yet, he explains why the president’s comments comparing lynching and impeachment are grossly inappropriate, discusses Princeton Seminary’s efforts at reparations, and shares an inspiring story of a high school coach demonstrating disarming love. Links: Ukraine Envoy Testifies Trump Linked Military Aid to Investigations - https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/22/us/trump-impeachment-ukraine.html Trump compares impeachment probe to ‘lynching,’ draws swift condemnation - https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-compares-impeachment-probe-to-lynching-draws-widespread-condemnation/2019/10/22/2fa24af2-f4d4-11e9-ad8b-85e2aa00b5ce_story.html Princeton seminary will pay $27M in slavery reparati...
2019-10-2449 minThe Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar TisbyImpeachment, Relevant, and Greta ThunbergIn this episode of Footnotes Jemar dives into the the long awaited impeachment investigation of the president, discusses the courage of climate activist Greta Thunberg, makes it clear that arresting a 6-year old is not okay, and talks about black Christian self-empowerment. Links: Nancy Pelosi Announces Formal Impeachment Inquiry of Trump - https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/24/us/politics/democrats-impeachment-trump.html?action=click&module=Spotlight&pgtype=Homepage Transcript: Greta Thunberg's Speech At The U.N. Climate Action Summit - https://www.npr.org/2019/09/23/763452863/transcript-greta-thunbergs-speech-at-the-u-n-climate-action-summit Florida grandmother outraged after 6-year-old arrested for ‘tantrum’ - https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/florida-grandmother-outraged-after-6-year-old-arrested-for-tantrum/ Blac...
2019-09-2650 minThe Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar TisbyBlack Athletes, Mascots, and Jerry FalwellIn this episode of Footnotes Jemar goes a bit heavy on the “sportsball” stories but mixed with a heaping dose of justice, he talks about the brilliant expose about Liberty University president Jerry Falwell, Jr., and he questions why white evangelicals waged a concerted effort to mount a primary challenger to Donald Trump. Links: It’s Time for Black Athletes to Leave White Colleges: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2019/10/black-athletes-should-leave-white-colleges/596629/ Notre Dame’s mascots are breaking barriers. They should be celebrated — not trolled. - https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/college/ct-notre-dame-leprechaun-mascot-20190910-omzbgcnbxrf4jnkcm2nobhoage-story.html ‘Someone’s Gotta Tell the Freakin’ T...
2019-09-1237 minThe Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby#1619Project, Jay Z, and Popeye'sIn this episode of Footnotes Jemar talks bout the #1619Project and explains the backlash, he explains why Jay Z’s partnership with the NFL may be problematic, he dissects the absurdity of Trump’s “chosen one” comment, and he throws the cold water of reality on the Chic-Fil-A vs. Popeye’s chicken sandwich debate. Also be sure to enter the Racial Justice Starter Kit book giveaway. Details in the show and at jemartisby.com Email - footnotespod1@gmail.com Links: N.F.L. and Jay-Z Team Up on Music and Social Justice Campaign - https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/13/sports/nfl-jay-z.html Why...
2019-08-2941 minThe Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar TisbyMass Shootings, ICE Raids, and Toni MorrisonThis week Jemar talks about the enormous racial rift between black Christians and white evangelicals, the slew of mass shootings we’ve seen in recent weeks, the massive ICE raids in Mississippi that swept up hundreds of immigrant workers, the death of the award-winning writer Toni Morrison and what she teaches us about being black and free. Links How Ferguson widened an enormous rift between black Christians and white evangelicals - https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/2019/08/09/how-ferguson-widened-an-enormous-rift-between-black-christians-white-evangelicals/ The El Paso shooter faces the death penalty in a 'domestic terrorism’ case - https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/04/us/el-paso-shooting-sunday/index.html Advocates: In M...
2019-08-1542 minThe Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar TisbyPuerto Rico, Baltimore, Ole Miss, and attacks on Black WomenJemar talks about the need for more history as people study theology, how Puerto Rican protestors outside their governor, the president’s insults of Elijah Cummings and Baltimore, the pattern of hate toward black women, and racism among a group of students at the University of Mississippi. Relevant Links: "15 Days of Fury: How Puerto Rico’s Government Collapsed" - https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/27/us/puerto-rico-protests-timeline.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share “On the Attack: Trump Targets Cummings for Second Straight Day” - https://www.politico.com/story/2019/07/28/donald-trump-elijah-cummings-1438132 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-08-0142 minThe Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar TisbyEric Garner, Racist Tweets, and an update on the Boarder CrisisIn this episode Jemar gives tips for how to gauge the racial awareness of your child’s school, he talks about the president’s latest racist tweets, gives an update on the border crisis including organizations that are trying to help, and he talks about the latest and disappointing news in the Eric Garner case. Relevant Links: --Updates on Trump’s Racist Tweets: https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/trump-racist-tweet-immigration-july-2019/index.html --“When ICE Raids Homes” https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2019/07/when-ice-raids-homes-immigration/594112/ --Immigration Organizations: seekingpeace.org lightsforliberty.org preemptivelove.org evangelicalimmigrationtable.com --“Eric Garner’s Death Will Not Lead to Fe...
2019-07-1836 minThe Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar TisbyDemocratic Debates, Racial Profiling, and the Crisis at the BorderIn this episode Jemar talks about the pitfalls of attending a multiethnic church, more outlandish racial profiling by the police, the first two Democratic debates, the history of busing, and the crisis at the border. Relevant links: Tweet: https://twitter.com/JemarTisby/status/1145520725475901440?s=20 Pass the Mic - Why Do Multiethnic Churches Fail?: https://passthemic.fireside.fm/150 Police Profiling: https://apple.news/AcCss0FJ0QXKqYVkiiY4RYQ Shifts in Polls after Dem Debates: https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/01/politics/2020-democratic-candidates-poll/index.html The Generational Shift in the Debate Over Busing: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/07/kamala-harris-and-busing-debate/593047/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium...
2019-07-0431 minThe Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar TisbyPolice Brutality, Critical Race Theory, and Joe BidenJemar talks about the ludicrous behavior of police officers in Phoenix, AZ, his complaints about the so-called “threat” of Critical Race Theory in evangelicalism, Joe Biden praises the “civility” of a rabid segregationist, and why Juneteenth should be a national holiday. Relevant links: Building a More Just Church: https://weare.nd.edu/stories/building-a-more-just-church/ Phoenix man feared family was about to be 'executed' by police over stolen doll: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/phoenix-man-feared-family-was-about-be-executed-police-over-n1018366 Joe Biden Draws Fire from Rivals Over Remarks about Segregationist Senators: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/19/us/politics/biden-segregationists.html More on James O. Eastland: http://www.mshi...
2019-06-2032 minThe Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar TisbyVirginia Beach Shooting, Trump At Church, and alleged sexual exploits of MLKIn this episode Jemar talks about the horrendous Virginia Beach shooting, president Trump’s dubious appearance at a church service, and one historian's quest to expose alleged sexual exploits of Martin Luther King Jr. Everything We Know about the Virginia Beach Shooting - http://nymag.com/intelligencer/2019/06/everything-we-know-about-the-virginia-beach-shooting.html) The Troubling Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. - https://standpointmag.co.uk/issues/june-2019/the-troubling-legacy-of-martin-luther-king/?smid=nytcore-ios-share A Black Feminist’s Response to Attack’s on Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy - https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/03/opinion/martin-luther-king-fbi.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share Pastor David Platt Prayed for Trump While Trying Super Ha...
2019-06-0629 minThe Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar TisbyAbortion Laws, Robert F. Smith, and the Anniversary of the Brown v BoardIn this episode Jemar talks about the new wave of laws restricting or almost totally banning abortion, the magnificent gift that black billionaire, Robert F. Smith, gave to Morehouse’s 2019 graduating class, and the anniversary of the Brown v. Board decision and the continuing issue of racial segregation in schools. Relevant Links Survivors of Charleston Shooting Forgive, and Cannot Forget: https://stream.org/charleston-church-shooting-emanuel-movie/ When They See Us: You will Not Only See the Central Park Five; You’ll Hear, Feel, and Want to Fight for Them https://thegrapevine.theroot.com/when-they-see-us-you-will-not-only-see-the-central-par-1834899356 Alabama Governor Signs Controversial Abortion Ban Bill Into Law...
2019-05-2328 minThe Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar TisbyRachel Held Evans, Oscar Grant, Sandra Bland, and the Price of ProsperityIn this episode, Jemar talks about the tragic death of Rachel Held Evans, new evidence about the deaths Oscar Grant and Sandra Bland, and President Trump gets his highest approval ratings yet. Relevant Links: Emma Green, Rachel Held Evans, Hero to Christian Misfits https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2019/05/rachel-held-evans-death-progressive-christianity/588784/ Laura Turner - Why Rachel Held Evans, Meant So Much to So Many https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/lauraturner/rachel-held-evans-death-doubt-evangelical-christianity Donald Trump Is More Popular Than Ever Before (https://apple.news/AqekxGuufTlazN_eh4LFKXw) Claiming Two Years of His Presidency Were Stolen, Trump Suggests He’s Owed Overtime https://www.wa...
2019-05-0926 minThe Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar TisbyWelcome to Footnotes with Jemar TisbyIn the very first official episode of Footnotes your host, Jemar Tisby, gives you the origin story of the podcast. He talks about the meaning of the title, the goals of the podcast, and why he thinks it's long past time to move beyond a Culture Wars kind of commentary on the news. We hope this is the beginning of a long relationship. Subscribe today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-04-2520 minThe Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar Tisby
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar TisbyComing Soon: Footnotes with Jemar TisbyNews comes at you fast. It’s not just hard to keep up with everything that’s happening, sometimes you don’t know which voices to trust to help you interpret what’s going on. That’s where Footnotes comes in. Jemar curates the week’s current events with a focus on issues related to black communities, justice, and politics. He’ll also offer commentary from a black Christian perspective to help you think through complex issues. Footnotes adds the details you need to be an informed citizen, activist and believer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-04-1800 min